Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 8:12PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 811 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles northwest of Fossil Butte National Monument,
which is 9 miles south of Cokeville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Viva Naughton around 825 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov